Laser eye surgery in Turkey typically costs from AUD $1,700 to AUD $3,500. Prices depend on the chosen technology, the surgeon's clinical experience, and the specific city, with Istanbul and Antalya being the main hubs. Patients save around 50% by travelling to Turkey from Australia, where this procedure costs AUD $5,200 on average. Packages usually include preoperative tests, the surgical procedure, and local transfers.
Bookimed Expert Insight: High-volume clinics in Turkey offer exceptional value by bundling diagnostic tests into fixed prices. For instance, Dunyagoz Eye Hospital performs thousands of monthly surgeries and includes corneal topography in its packages. Some specialists, like Dr. Anil Kubaloglu, have performed over 30,000 procedures. Choosing 5-star inclusive packages around A$2,300 often provides better long-term value than basic a la carte options.
| Turkey | Thailand | South Korea | |
| Laser eye surgery | from AUD $1,700 | from AUD $4,000 | from AUD $2,000 |
| ReLEx SMILE eye surgery | from AUD $2,000 | from AUD $4,800 | from AUD $3,200 |
| Photorefractive keratectomy | from AUD $1,900 | ≈ AUD $1,700 | ≈ AUD $2,000 |
| Macular dystrophy treatment | from AUD $5,800 | ≈ AUD $3,200 | ≈ AUD $3,600 |
| LASIK eye surgery | from AUD $1,400 | from AUD $3,600 | from AUD $1,900 |
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Dr. Omer Faruk Oge is an ophthalmologist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in surgeries for strabismus, cataracts, and retinal diseases. He is a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. Dr. Oge also focuses on pediatric eye health and ocular aesthetics.
With over 30,000 eye surgeries performed, Dr Anil Kubaloglu is a leading authority in vision correction at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.
Associate Professor Muhammet Derda Ozer is a highly decorated ophthalmologist who has performed more than 25,000 successful eye procedures.
Dr Semih Urz has performed over 35,000 surgical operations and was named 'Best Doctor in Eye Health and Diseases' by the Turkish Ministry of Health.
When considering Laser eye surgery, it’s important to understand the different techniques and which is best suited for you. Here’s a concise comparison of popular options:
LASIK surgery is a laser vision correction procedure that reshapes the cornea to improve visual acuity.
A minimally invasive laser vision correction procedure that reshapes the cornea to correct refractive errors like myopia and astigmatism.
This procedure involves reshaping the cornea to correct vision using laser technology, combining aspects of LASIK and PRK.
A precise laser technique used in vision correction, involving the creation of a corneal flap for improved visual outcomes.
A type of laser eye surgery that reshapes the cornea to correct vision problems such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.